Valve announces Steam Machine for 2026 launch with SteamOS and compact TV-focused design

Steam Machine

Valve has formally introduced the Steam Machine as part of its upcoming Steam Hardware lineup, confirming an early-2026 release window. The device sits alongside the new Steam Controller and Steam Frame, forming a unified ecosystem built around SteamOS. The Steam Machine is presented as a cube-shaped gaming PC designed for use with televisions or desktop setups, with the ability to run the entire Steam library after signing in with a Steam account.

Features
Valve says the Steam Machine offers over six times the performance of the Steam Deck, supported by a semi-custom AMD CPU and GPU capable of 4K output at 60fps with FSR enabled. The system runs SteamOS and includes suspend-and-resume support, cloud saves and Steam Machine verification ratings to help users understand game compatibility.

The device features a compact 160mm cube form factor and includes extensive I/O, with Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C and four USB-A ports. Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, with a built-in wireless adapter for the Steam Controller.
Two storage options are available — 512GB and 2TB — both supporting microSD expansion. The Steam Machine includes an integrated power supply and an LED status strip with adjustable colours and animations.

Availability
Valve confirms a global rollout beginning in early 2026, with Steam Hardware pages now live for the Steam Machine, Steam Controller and Steam Frame. Users can wishlist the device for updates on release timelines.

The company has not announced pricing, regional configurations or India-specific availability. Valve notes that all Steam Hardware devices are built for seamless operation within the Steam ecosystem, though the Steam Machine can also run other applications or alternative operating systems.

The introduction of the Steam Machine marks Valve’s return to living-room-oriented gaming hardware, aligning with the company’s wider effort to expand SteamOS across multiple device categories. Alongside streaming support for devices like Steam Deck and Steam Frame, the Steam Machine aims to function as both a host PC and a standalone console-style system.

Valve says it will extend the existing Deck Verified programme to include Steam Machine and Steam Frame ahead of launch, offering clearer performance indicators for supported games.